Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Patricia Ann (Barone) Griffin, beloved wife of James A. Griffin of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 9 2023. Born on September 4, 1942, Patricia was the daughter of John and Sally (Czjaka) Barone. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother,  Richard Barone and former husband Carl Gessaro....

Jul 7, 2023

Sara "Bean" Lefebvre, of East Hampton, Connecticut, passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 40. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on December 7, 1982, to Terry and Rosie Bishop. She graduated from Taconic High School and Springfield Technical Community College. She lived in Pittsfield, MA before moving to East Hampton, CT in 2011.

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Jun 22, 2023

Born February 18, 1922 in Middletown CT to Louis V. and Aurora R. Trotta and predeceased by her husband, Fred C. Franco Sr., Rose passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 in Greenport, NY at the age of 101.   She resided most of her life in Middletown. Survived by a large loving family including two children, Fred Franco Jr....

Jun 22, 2023

Obituary re:              Rose Trotta Franco Date of Death:             June 22, 2023 Born February 18, 1922 in Middletown CT to Louis V. and Aurora R. Trotta and predeceased by her husband, Fred C. Franco Sr., Rose passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 in Greenport, NY at the age of 101.   She resided most of her life in Middletown. Survived...

Jun 10, 2023

Alfredo Pizzuto October 27, 1935 - June 10, 2023 Alfredo Pizzuto, 87, passed away on June 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1935 in Melilli, Sicily. He immigrated to America and Alfredo worked at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 32 years. He played saxophone and clarinet, and was the leader of an...

Jun 6, 2023

Eleonora Misenti DiMauro was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Eleonora was born in Melilli Sicily on November 16, 1926, to Salvatore and Giulia Misenti. Eleonora had amazing skills in crocheting, sewing, knitting, needle point and was employed as a seamstress for many years. Eleonora married Francesco DiMauro and in 1966, with their young teenage...

Jun 6, 2023

Eleonora Misenti DiMauro was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Eleonora was born in Melilli Sicily on November 16, 1926, to Salvatore and Giulia Misenti. Eleonora had amazing skills in crocheting, sewing, knitting, needle point and was employed as a seamstress for many years. Eleonora married Francesco DiMauro and in 1966, with their young teenage...

May 22, 2023

Benito C. Lagana 89. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Joseph and Sebastiana Lagana. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Ann Rinaldo Lagana for 64 years.

At 18 years old he came to Middletown,...

May 6, 2023

CARMELO MORELLO OBITUARY

Carmelo ("Carl") Angelo Morello May 6, 2023 Carmelo ("Carl") Angelo Morello, 51, of Middletown, entered the gates of heaven on May 6, 2023. Carl was born in Middletown, Connecticut on November 25, 1971, the son of his loving parents, Elena and Rosario Morello. He was the beloved father of his pride...

May 4, 2023

Santa "Tina" (Giurintano) Pitruzzello, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 4, 2023. She was 88 years old. Tina was the beloved wife of the late Mario "Nootsie" Pitruzzello. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, Italy on June 16, 1934 to the late Salvatore and Aurora (Marchese) Giurintano. She often reminisced about...

Apr 26, 2023

Annette "Netti" Grockowski, 93, wife of the Late Frank Grockowski passed away on April, 26 th at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1930, daughter of the late Rosindo and Josephine ( Petruzzello) Amato. She was a member of St. Pius X Church.

She is survived by two sons Jeffrey Grockowski her Health Care...

Apr 12, 2023

Sharon Joy (Mulqueen) Criscuolo Born in New Haven, CT on September 4, 1943, she passed away on April 12, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her mother, Frances Mancini Mulqueen and her father, John P. Mulqueen, Sr. She is survived by her brother, John (Jack) Mulqueen, Jr. (Christopher) of Guilford, CT, her daughter,...

Apr 2, 2023

enise Rosalie (Flohimont) Varrato Denise Rosalie (Flohimont) Varrato, 93, of Cromwell, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was born in Becco La Reid, Belgium on July 4, 1929 to the late Alfred and Marie Louise Flohimont. Denise met and married the love of her life, Jerome Varrato, in Belguim during World War II. They were...

Apr 1, 2023

Gaetina (Lardizzone) Pattavina Gaetina (Lardizzone) Pattavina, 95, of Middletown, wife of the late Sebastian J. Pattavina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born in Middletown on January 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Sebastiana (DiMauro) Lardizzone and lived in Middletown all her...

Mar 3, 2023

Joseph Paul Young, beloved husband of Dorothy (Vann) Young, died on March 3rd at Hartford Hospital. Joseph was born in Meriden on August 19, 1935. He attended St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, St. Mary Junior High School, Meriden High School (class of 1953) and Teachers College of Conn. (CCSU). Joseph served his country on active duty for three...

Mar 1, 2023

Helen Jane (Crescimanno) Carta, 98 of Middletown, CT passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1925 to the late Rosario and Vincenza (Guiliano) Crescimanno. While in high school, she maintained a job at the Russell Company up until her retirement. Following that, she worked...

Feb 16, 2023

Scott A. Morris, 52, husband of Lisa (Mazzotta) Morris of Middletown CT, sadly passed away on February 16, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1970 in New Britain, CT, son of Eugene and Arlene (Gavalek) Morris. He was employed as a Systems Engineer by Northeast Computers. Besides his parents and wife he is survived by two sons Dylan...

Feb 9, 2023

Mary F. DeToro > > Mary (Faccinto) DeToro, 97, of Killingworth passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Floremond "Whitey" DeToro and the daughter of the late Rocco Sr. and Antoinette (Gallinoto) Faccinto. > > Mary was born in West Hartford on January 24, 1926. She came...

Jan 23, 2023

Sebastiano Rafala February 2, 1936 - January 23, 2023 Sebastiano Rafala, 86, formerly of New Haven, of North Haven, passed away on Monday, January 23 at Mary Wade Nursing Home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Born February 2, 1936, in Mellili, Sicilia, Italy, Sebastiano was devoted to family and believed in...

Jan 9, 2023

Sebastian "Joe" Gaudino Sebastian "Joe" Gaudino, 78, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2023 after a lengthy illness. His wife Maria of 55 years and family were by his side. Joe was born May 16, 1944 in Melilli, Italy. He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Rosa (Cavaliere)...